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Akwa Ibom NMA Demands Seven Medical Schools to Tackle Staffing Crisis
The Akwa Ibom NMA is pushing for the creation of seven medical schools, citing an inability to fill government healthcare vacancies and the need for greater investment in medical education.
Nkeiruka Onyejeocha Commits to Funding Surgery for Infant Born Without Anus
Former Minister Nkeiruka Onyejeocha has committed to funding a ₦5 million surgery for an infant born without an anus, as part of her ongoing 19-year humanitarian medical outreach program in Abia State.
Specialists Urge Action as Nigerian Autistic Individuals Face Continued Exclusion
Experts at the 16th GTCO Autism Conference report that thousands of autistic Nigerians remain excluded from schools and workplaces due to policy gaps and persistent social stigma.
Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Calabar rejects claims of hiring thugs for protest interference
Management at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar, has denied allegations of sponsoring thugs to disrupt a protest, clarifying that the medical director appointment process is managed by the federal government.
Pharmacists Report Exodus of Nearly 10,000 Professionals from Nigeria
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria reports that 9,850 pharmacists have left the country in five years, citing poor pay and a lack of professional development as key drivers for the migration.
Nigerian pharmacists report 9,850 departures over five years, demand stiffer penalties for fake drugs
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria reports that 9,850 pharmacists have left the country in five years, while advocating for harsher penalties for fake drug offenders and improved substance abuse control.
Johnson & Johnson proposes $5.5bn settlement for talc lawsuits
Johnson & Johnson is seeking to resolve roughly 69,000 lawsuits linking its talc-based baby powder to ovarian cancer through a proposed settlement of up to $5.5 billion.
Bridge Clinic Secures Eighth IVF Provider Title at Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards
Bridge Clinic celebrates its 30th anniversary by winning the IVF Service Provider of the Year award at the 2026 Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards for the eighth time.
Ayoola Idowu Struggles for Vision-Restoring Surgery as Children Drop Out of School
After losing his sight following a medical procedure, Ayoola Idowu is appealing to the government and the public for N15.2 million to fund a cornea transplant as his children face dropout due to financial hardship.
Coalition Launches Health Facility Audits to Boost Lagos Healthcare Before 2030
Civil society groups have launched a major accountability project to audit 72 health facilities in Lagos, aiming to improve service standards and support 2030 development goals.